Arizona § 14-6227 - Financial institutions; right to setoff against account
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-6227 — Financial institutions; right to setoff against account, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-6227. Financial institutions; right to setoff against account
Without qualifying any other statutory right to setoff or lien and subject to any contractual provision, if a party is indebted to a financial institution the financial institution has a right to a setoff against the account. The amount of the account subject to a setoff is the proportion to which the party is, or immediately before death was, beneficially entitled under section 14-6211 or, in the absence of proof of that proportion, an equal share with all parties.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 14-6227
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-6227 cover?
Section 14-6227 ("Financial institutions; right to setoff against account") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 14-6227?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-6227" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 14-6227 apply to my situation?
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